The project will offer one- and two-bedroom units and more. Credit: dada_design via Unsplash.

The Western Australian (WA) Government has announced the issuance of a demolition permit for the former Stirling Towers complex in Highgate.  

The permit is in preparation for WA’s first social and affordable build-to-rent (BTR) project. 

This Smith Street BTR initiative is part of the state’s Housing Diversity Pipeline, aimed at boosting the social housing stock in the short to medium term. 

Brajkovich Demolition & Salvage (WA) secured the contract for the demolition of the complex and is set to begin structural demolition works shortly.  

The completion of the demolition and site preparation is anticipated for early 2025. 

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The Smith Street BTR project will transform the previous public housing site into a residential complex. 

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It will offer one- and two-bedroom social, affordable, and specialist disability rental units.  

The location offers proximity to Perth’s central business district (CBD), public transport, shopping centres, and other amenities, making it an attractive proposition for potential residents. 

WA Housing Minister John Carey said: “The Smith Street BTR Project site is part of the Housing Diversity Pipeline unlocking lazy government land and will be undertaken in a staged approach including demolition and preparation of the site, construction of the development and a ground lease for management of the complex. 

“Once completed, this build-to-rent project will provide social and affordable housing options close to a range of amenities including the Perth CBD, shops, public transport and parks, as well as education, sporting and entertainment facilities.” 

A development application for the project has been submitted to the City of Vincent by a consortium consisting of Community Housing and Tetris Capital.  

These entities will oversee the site readiness works on behalf of the state government. 

Last month, the WA Government announced the start of construction on a road project designed to improve access to the future Oakajee Strategic Industrial Area.